The Anambra Police Command has released a press statement because of the ill fated fire incident caused by a petrol tanker. In a press statement released by SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO Anambra State Police Command,
For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, it reads.
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Today 16/10/2019 at about 12:59 pm,a trailer loaded with petroleum product lost control at upper iweka, along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Onitsha and crashed inside a pavement in between the expressway.
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As a result, the fire spilled over through the gutter and affected many shops and houses.
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The Commissioner of Police, CP John B.Abang visited the scene for on the spot assessment and appealed to the residents to remain calm. Fire Service department was equally contacted.
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Meanwhile,a yet to be identified woman and her baby caught up by the inferno and burnt beyond recognition were rushed to Toronto hospital but certified dead by a medical doctor.
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Consequently, Police patrol teams have cordoned off the area to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage to loot while effort is still ongoing to put off the fire.
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Case under investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident please.